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- Page 1 Introduction Product safety & system description Rope Lifting systems & equipment setup Battery care How to use the Ascender Service & maintenance Warranty terms Technical data Rev 1-2015 ENG MASTER...
- Page 4 This user’s manual provides general information about safe in fire, damage to property, operation and risks associated with the use of the ActSafe ACX personal injury or death. Power Ascender. It also gives details of maintenance procedures.
- Page 5 FOREWORD INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the ActSafe ACX Ascender from ActSafe Systems. This Ascender has been designed as About ActSafe A.01 an ultra-portable and versatile lifting tool for lifting people or equipment in a safe About this manual A.02 and effective way.
- Page 6 ABOUT ACTSAFE A.01 We are completely committed to our ActSafe is a pioneer in developing powered rope ascenders and has been delivering customers and do our utmost to deliver high-performance equipment since 1997. top quality products and service. ActSafe has a worldwide distribution...
- Page 7 The Ascender must only be methods may result in SERIOUS BODILY used by operators who have undergone INJURY or DEATH. the ActSafe-approved training. Safety messages of extra importance CAUTION are highlighted throughout this manual using the signals ‘danger’, ‘caution’, Not following instructions or training ‘recommendation’...
- Page 8 Loaded end of the work-positioning rope Work rope system used with Ascender. system. Rope must be 11 mm and approved according to EN1891 A or be an ActSafe Equipment Lifting Rope depending on the application. Anchor Attachment point for rope or Ascender.
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Page 9: Table Of Contents
PRODUCT SAFETY & SYSTEM DESCRIPTION Product safety B.01 Usage exclusions B.02 System description B.03 Rope mechanism B.04... -
Page 10: Product Safety
B.01 PRODUCT SAFETY ActSafe Ascender operators must, before first use, have undergone training in the safe use of the Ascender by either ActSafe Systems AB or by an ActSafe-approved training partner or ActSafe distributor. The ActSafe Ascender must be checked before and after every use by a Competent Person and must undergo a minimum of one inspection per year by ActSafe Systems AB or an ActSafe-authorised person. - Page 11 » For any purpose other than that » With any battery other than the for which it has been designed designated ACX ActSafe battery » In an explosive environment » With any other battery charger than an ActSafe Battery Charger »...
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Page 12: System Description
B.03 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION Ascender Positioning Point Rope Guide Rope Cover Lock Rope Cover Emergency Stop Bi-directional Titanium Sling Bolt Throttle Connection Sling Power Button & Indication LED Karabiner... - Page 13 The Ascender is supplied Battery Release with a machine label attached to the housing. This label must not be removed! Battery Lock The ACX Ascender is Battery approved under the machinery directive 2006/42/EC and for Battery Indicator lifting both people and equipment with a Safe Working Load of 200 kg.
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Page 14: Rope Mechanism
B.04 ROPE MECHANISM The Ascender Positioning Point should preferably be used for positioning the Rope Guide Ascender but in some cases can be used for rigging setups (expert use only). Rope Wedge Rope Grab Rope Cover... - Page 15 ROPE Rope type and preparation C.01...
- Page 16 Rope recommendations for the perform a suitability test before first the Ascender is being used ACX Ascender depend on the use. Load the intended rope in the to lift or lower equipment type of application, whether Ascender and lift 200 kg.
- Page 17 The result is that all fibres become more densely aligned and the sheath sits tighter around the core of the rope. This will make the rope more solid and will consequently CAUTION result in less mantle slippage and Always make sure that the rope is in good condition. deformation and thereby lead to better grip in the Ascender.
- Page 19 GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES AND LIFTING SYSTEMS General safety guidelines D.01 Personnel lifting D.02 Personnel safety checklist D.03 Equipment, material and tool lifting D.04 Basic lifting safety rules D.05 Lifting setup D.06 ActSafe Training Network D.07...
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Page 20: General Safety Guidelines
» Only trained and competent requirements that are operators should operate » Pre-use check of the Ascender should described in the the ACX Ascender and its be carried out in accordance with the ancillary equipment inspection guidance provided following pages. -
Page 22: Personnel Lifting
D.02 PERSONNEL LIFTING D.03 PERSONNEL SAFETY CHECKLIST The ACX Ascender, when used to lift people, Before use make sure that you: must be used with personal protective » Check all equipment and components equipment approved for work at height, » Wear appropriate clothing and tie back any loose rope access and/or rope rescue. - Page 23 2-Rope system Backup Rope Helmet Backup Device Safety Glasses Ascender/work system Harness – upper connection point (EN361) Harness Harness – lower connection point (EN813) RECOMMENDATION A work seat is recommended for comfort and safety. Note When driving the Ascender the operator must wear a fall arrest harness that is also suitable for work-positioning/rope access.
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Page 24: Equipment, Material And Tool Lifting
D.04 EQUIPMENT, MATERIAL AND TOOL LIFTING The ACX Ascender is, in combination with the ActSafe Equipment Lifting Rope (ELR), approved under the Machinery Directive as an equipment lifting system provided that all other equipment used also meets lifting requirements. RECOMMENDATION Lifting operations are ideally performed with a 3 person team. -
Page 25: Basic Lifting Safety Rules
D.05 BASIC LIFTING SAFETY RULES Avoid excessive inching (i.e. short pulses Always keep an eye on the load while lifting of the motor) Do not exceed the Safe Working Load (SWL) Stay clear of the load whilst lifting of the entire lifting system Do not try to lift fixed or obstructed loads Do not stand under the suspended load Use hand signal or radio communications... -
Page 26: Lifting Setup
Bottom-rigged Basic setup Basic setup Displayed here are the four standard lifting setups that are suitable for use with the ACX Ascender. They are shown for illustration purposes only. For specific guidance, please contact ActSafe or an ActSafe distributor. CAUTION... -
Page 27: Actsafe Training Network
ActSafe Ascender. ActSafe training is available for different skill levels and fields of application and can be provided on site or in training centres all around the world. - Page 28 Operator ACTSAFE BASIC ASCENDER TRAINING DURATION: 1 DAY lifting Experience: Working at height This training is designed for operatives training required. who need good basic understanding for a specific application of the Ascender. DURATION: 2 DAYS ACTSAFE ADVANCED ASCENDER ACCESS TRAINING This training is designed for rope access Experience: For rope access professionals.
- Page 29 BATTERY CARE The Ascender Battery E.01 Performance E.02 Portable Power Supply E.03 Battery charging E.04 Battery Status Indicator E.05 Descending on a full Battery E.06 Connecting and disconnecting the Battery from the Ascender E.07 Storage and transportation E.08 Battery lifetime and disposal E.09...
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Page 30: The Ascender Battery
E.01 THE ASCENDER BATTERY ActSafe Ascenders use specially ActSafe recommends users to follow CAUTION designed lithium-based batteries the battery care guidelines below for with a very high energy density and optimal lifetime and performance: Failure to read and follow the... - Page 31 Ascender Battery Management System (BMS) battery life. - If the Battery has been dropped The ACX Batteries have built-in safety as there may be internal damage electronics which constantly monitor CAUTION that isn’t visible...
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Page 32: Performance
E.02 PERFORMANCE Ascender Performance Battery Capacity RECOMMENDATION When using the Battery, the Ascender Low temperatures: In cold environments, maintain has a lifting capacity of up to 200 kg The capacity of the Battery is optimal Battery temperature or up to a distance of 200 m. affected at temperatures below 5°C and perfomance by keeping the The distance is dependent on the... -
Page 33: Portable Power Supply
E.03 PORTABLE POWER SUPPLY Lifting distances with battery powered ACX with 100, 150 and 200 kg at different temperatures. ActSafe Portable Power Supply 250 m The ActSafe Portable Power Supply is a good alternative to batteries, especially for ascender operations with... -
Page 34: Battery Charging
E.04 BATTERY CHARGING The ACX Battery can be charged Balancing: 1. Connect the Charger at any charging level, no ‘memory to mains supply. After the Battery has been fully effect’ will occur. It is important that charged, the BMS will start to balance 2. -
Page 35: Battery Status Indicator
LEDs positioned at the back of the battery procedure, the ACX Ascender and can be activated by pushing electronics and the BMS of the ACX 75-100% 1 red, 3 green the button next to the LEDs. The Battery allow descent with a fully-... -
Page 36: Connecting And Disconnecting The Battery From The Ascender
E.07 CONNECTING AND DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY FROM THE ASCENDER CAUTION When connecting or disconnecting the battery ensure that the battery is held or secured by the battery strap. Disconnecting the Battery Connecting the Battery: Slide the Battery onto the Ascender Hold the battery Release the battery by and ensure that the Battery is locked. -
Page 37: Storage And Transportation
E.08 STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION E.09 BATTERY LIFETIME AND DISPOSAL » All lithium-ion batteries degenerate » Product warranty is limited to The Battery lifetime is dependent over time, even if they are properly original defects in material and on a lot of different factors such stored. - Page 39 HOW TO USE THE ASCENDER Connecting the rope F.01 Ascender activation F.02 Ascent and descent F.03 Emergency descent F.04 Emergency Stop F.05 Twisted rope and rotation F.06 Remote Control F.07 Remote Control operation F.08 Transportation F.09 Storage F.10 Checklist before and after use F.11...
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Page 40: Connecting The Rope
F.01 CONNECTING THE ROPE The Ascender must be switched off while loading the rope. Push the Emergency Stop to ensure that the Ascender is switched off. 1. Open the Rope Cover by pulling 2. Feed the rope counter-clockwise 3. Continue feeding the rope in on the Rope Cover and pushing through the slot in the Rope Guide a counter-clockwise direction. - Page 41 Loaded rope Unloaded rope DANGER Always check that the rope is attached correctly and has a stop-knot on the other end of the rope. Failure to attach the rope correctly could result in SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. CAUTION Load the rope when the Emergency Stop of the Ascender is activated to avoid accidental activation by the Remote Control.
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Page 42: Ascender Activation
F.02 ASCENDER ACTIVATION To activate the Ascender check that the Emergency Stop button is pulled out. Switch the Ascender on by pushing the Power Button for 2 seconds. The green indicator LED starts blinking and the Ascender performs a self-test, which will take a few seconds. The Ascender is ready to use after you hear a distinct clicking within the Ascender (brake test) and the green LED indicator is lit continuously. -
Page 43: Ascent And Descent
Make sure that the unloaded rope runs in a controlled manner out of the Ascender. Take special care feeding the loose rope into the Ascender when descending. The in-built ACX electronic monitoring system will prevent Travel lifting loads over 250 KG. -
Page 44: Emergency Descent
F.04 EMERGENCY DESCENT The emergency descent is ONLY to be used to get down in a safe and controlled manner in case of an Ascender failure. The Emergency Descent Lever enables a mechanical release of the Ascender brake, and it should NEVER be used during normal operation because emergency descent can, in rare cases, damage the Ascender. -
Page 45: Emergency Stop
F.05 EMERGENCY STOP F.06 TWISTED ROPE AND ROTATION 1. Press the Emergency Stop to immediately turn the Ascender off. 2. Reset the Emergency Stop by pulling out the button. NOTE The Indication LED will blink green and then turn red momentarily when the power button is pushed while the Emergency Stop is activated. - Page 46 CAUTION When descending, make sure the rope is fed neatly into the rope grab so that there are no kinks or twists in the rope. Take special care when using long ropes to prevent twists or kinks. Good rope management is ESSENTIAL. RECOMMENDATION When descending, hold the rope entering The dead rope must never be loaded.
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Page 47: Remote Control
UP/Speed Selection multitude of applications for both personnel and equipment lifting. Speed Indicator The ACX Ascender can be operated by DOWN/Speed Selection a Remote Control to a distance of up 150 m to 150 metres in direct line of sight. -
Page 48: Remote Control Operation
F.08 REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION 1. Activation and connection 2. Take control of the Ascender 3. Set the Ascender speed Activate the Remote By pushing either the Control by pushing the ‘UP’ or ‘DOWN’ button Power button. the Remote Control will 100% take over the control Select between 3 speeds... - Page 49 CAUTION 4. Operate the Ascender The Remote Control hand unit will only work with the Ascender it has been delivered with. If you are in possession of more than one Once the speed is Ascender, mark your Remote Controls to avoid any confusion. selected, holding down either the ‘UP’...
- Page 50 CAUTION Remote Control Battery Make sure that the Remote Control has visual contact The Remote Control unit is equipped with with the Ascender to ensure safety and maximum range. an internal battery which is charged via the supplied USB cable. Complete charging will take up to 150 minutes via a computer, When using the Remote Control, unloaded rope or 75 minutes with the supplied adaptor.
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Page 51: Transportation
Disconnect the Battery from the (Class 9 UN3480 Lithium Ion Batteries) ascender while being stored. and must be handled and shipped accordingly. Contact your ActSafe distributor or ActSafe directly for During long storage perods, charge further details. the Battery every 3 months. -
Page 52: Checklist Before And After Use
F.11 CHECKLIST BEFORE AND AFTER USE Always check the Ascender before and 1: Inspection of ACX Battery Pack 2: Inspection of ACX Ascender after every use. Check the Ascender » No damage to battery housing » Check the Ascender housing for... - Page 53 Visual inspection of load-bearing parts » Rope Guide (A) » Rope Grab (C) Check Rope Guide for obvious Check that rope grab is clean and damage of deformation. Rope guide not filled with dirt, sand, paint or any should not be bent and must fit other foreign material.
- Page 54 » Check that the emergency descent is working correctly. The lever should return to neutral position when being pulled » Push the Emergency Stop and check that the Ascender is switched off and cannot be activated by Power button For a full inspection checklist visit www.actsafe.se...
- Page 55 SERVICE & MAINTENANCE Maintenance and cleaning of the Ascender G.01 Troubleshooting guide G.02...
- Page 56 OF THE ASCENDER Only use original spare parts and materials Your annual service and inspection should be carried out by an ActSafe-authorised service recommended and supplied by ActSafe Systems. partner. More frequent inspection intervals may be required because of local regulations.
- Page 57 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE G.02 If you need further assistance or are in any doubt please contact ActSafe Systems or your approved ActSafe distributor. PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY PROBLEM Battery is flat Charge the Battery Battery does not work BMS shut battery off because of battery...
- Page 58 Problem with Battery or Power Supply Try another Battery or Power Supply Error detected in Ascender Restart: LED Green – OK LED Red – Contact ActSafe distributor or ActSafe) Ascender is not switched on Switch the Ascender on Remote control does not connect...
- Page 59 Clean Rope Cover Rope Cover does not lock Dirt in locking mechanism Clean and oil locking mechanism Mechanical damage Contact ActSafe distributor or ActSafe Rope is too soft Use recommended rope/pre-test rope Rope slippage in Rope Grab Wrong rope diameter...
- Page 61 POWER ASCENDERS WARRANTY TERMS Warranty terms H.01...
- Page 62 ActSafe who, upon ActSafe’s request, parts or poor workmanship during its » ActSafe will repair or, if necessary can present the original sales invoice manufacture. This is subject to the in ActSafe’s opinion, replace any from ActSafe.
- Page 63 Any service, repair or replacement » The Product is modified, maintained outside the scope of the Warranty shall In no case shall ActSafe be liable or repaired by a party not authorized be subject to the rates and terms of for any indirect, incidental, special by ActSafe.
- Page 65 TECHNICAL DATA Technical data 1.01...
- Page 66 COMMENT PERFORMANCE/PART Personnel Lifting – EN1891A Rope must be soaked before first use. Rope 11 mm, Equipment Lifting – See section C.01 ActSafe ELR 200 kg Safe Working Load (SWL) 0-24 m/min Ascent speed 0-25 m/min Descent speed 0-25 m/min...